Building a School Community Beyond the Classroom Teachers do a LOT to build classroom community and positive student relationships throughout…
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7 Ways to Motivate Students During Independent Writing
When I was a kid, if someone had given me a pencil, a fresh notebook, and a writing prompt, then…
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10 Fall Activities for 2nd Grade
Pumpkin patches. Scarecrows. Jack-o-lanterns. In addition to the cozy autumn feels in general, I’ve always loved all the fun fall…
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Grandparents Day Activities and Ideas for the Classroom
You know the little cliché about grandparents referring to the past as back in the day? Well, what if kids…
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Class Family End of the Year Memory Books
One challenge they don’t mention before you become a teacher is how it can feel saying goodbye each year. After…
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Valentine’s Day Card from Students to Parents
As someone who has had students make all kinds of different Valentine’s Day cards (and as a parent who has…
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